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- 10/24/2021
Don't forget about influenza this year
It’s October, and influenza season is upon us yet again. Dr. Paul Roumeliotis reminds us about the ongoing threat of the flu while we have been distracted and challenged with COVID-19. He writes about the importance of vaccination for all, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the most vulnerable. He outlines various programs offered across the country, including the highlights of vaccines available and which provinces provide them. - 10/24/2021
POLL: Do you want to sell at-home COVID tests in your pharmacy?
Pharmacies in other countries are selling them, but Canadians are having greater trouble getting their hands on at-home tests. - 10/24/2021
Drop in blood pressure during surgery associated with increased risk of delirium
Risk is increased with longer, more complex surgeries, according to a study published in Anaesthesia-Analgesia. - 10/24/2021
Military critical care nursing officers headed to Saskatchewan to help COVID fight
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair tweeted late Friday the federal government had approved a request for pandemic aid in Saskatchewan, including military support. - 10/21/2021
People with allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine can still get second dose: NACI
For those who had a severe reaction to an mRNA vaccine, studies show the reaction often is not repeated with the second dose. - 10/21/2021
What's stopping Canadian pharmacists from selling at-home COVID tests?
Canadians are upset they can't simply walk into a pharmacy and buy a pack of at-home COVID-19 tests. But these tests are proving quite difficult for pharmacists to get their hands on. - 10/21/2021
Surgeries in Iqaluit postponed as water crisis means tools can't be properly sanitized
Nunavut's health department says the hospital has so far postponed about 30 surgeries, eight urology cases and 28 dental procedures. - 10/21/2021
Canadian Blood Services eyes removing sexual orientation based donation restrictions
If Jason Goncalves has to answer detailed questions about his sex life in order to donate blood plasma, he'll grit his teeth and do it. - 10/21/2021
Trans healthcare on Ontario agenda with NDP bill
The bill calls on the health minister to quickly convene a gender-affirming committee to improve access to and expand coverage of procedures to help a person align their appearance with their gender identity.